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How to Maximize Your Chapter’s Recruitment
With the 2021-22 academic year fast approaching, recruiting new members for your local DECA chapter is almost certainly at or near the top of every leadership team’s agenda. Since last year was so hard on chapters, this year is the perfect opportunity for you to bounce back. Follow these tips to maximize your chapter's recruitment.
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15 Steps to Build Your Brand on LinkedIn
Not yet on LinkedIn? You should be! Follow these steps to create the perfect, attention-grabbing profile.
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Marketing, Communications, PR and Advertising: What's the Difference?
The terms marketing, communications, public relations and advertising are commonly confused. So, how are they similar and how are they different?
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3 Leadership Activities to Jump-start Your New Team
An important part of team building is supporting your teammates and learning their individual leadership styles. Check out these three ideas to help your new team hit the ground running!
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Building an Innovative Community
Joining Collegiate DECA is a rewarding experience. From working in the community and leading critical aspects of the organization, to achieving competitive success and expanding your network, there is something for every level of the college experience.
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How to Dominate with Color Psychology in Marketing
Color psychology is the study of how colors affect perceptions and behaviors in marketing and branding. If you have never heard of color psychology and how to best utilize it in marketing, read on!
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Plan Your Next College Visit
As the world begins to return to normalcy, colleges are inviting you back onto campus for visits and tours! Check out this quick guide to make the best of your college visits!
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School-based Enterprise Individual Certifications 2020-2021
Congratulations to the members who have earned individual certification through DECA's School-based Enterprise (SBE) Individual Certification Exam!
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First Impressions in 7 Seconds
People often have a precise judgment of you in the first seven seconds after meeting you. Whether it's meeting a new classmate, a job interview or even interacting with your competitive event judge, find out how to make the most of your seven seconds!
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3 Reasons to Continue Your DECA Journey in College
The high school Class of 2021 had their DECA careers capped with virtual competition and virtual ceremonies. Thankfully, their DECA journeys don’t have to end there. Collegiate DECA allows graduates to continue their careers.
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How to Maximize Your Summer Job or Internship Experience
From bagging groceries to working with your dream company, many students choose to use their free time during the summer to get a job. Using these tips, you’ll be able to maximize the experience you receive from holding such a position.
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5 Pieces of Advice from the DECA Class of 2021
This year’s graduating seniors are full of wisdom and are excited to share it with you! Be sure to maximize your momentum by following these great pieces of advice.
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Case Study of the Week: Promoting a High School Swim Team to Local Youth
You are to assume the role of a marketing consultant hired by the South Creek High School Swim Team. The athletic director has hired you to develop methods to promote the swim team to young swimmers at the South Creek Community Pool this summer.
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School is in Session: Keys to College Success
Attending college can be the most exciting time of your life, but it comes with a unique set of challenges. Check out these three tips to make your transition easier.
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Case Study of the Week: Accounting Software Applications at Gator Guides, LLC
You are to assume the role of an accounting software consultant hired by Gator Guides, LLC, a swamp tour company. The owner wants you to prepare a chart of accounts as the initial software implementation project and also make recommendations related to accounting software applications.
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Maximize Your First Week: Tips for Preparing for a New Semester
In colleges and universities around the globe, students are gearing up for the start of a new semester. Take these tips to the classroom to maximize your first week!
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Case Study of the Week: Creating a New On-Boarding Process
You are to assume the role of human resources specialist at Corbin & Associates, a financial consulting firm. The director of human resources has asked you to explore a new concept during the employee onboarding process.
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Building a Pipeline of Future Hospitality Workers
Over the past year, recipients of the Marriott Foundation curriculum grants created many unique opportunities for students during a year filled with virtual instruction.
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Guide for Recruiting New Freshmen Members
As a new school year begins, the next class of leaders are waiting to find a place they belong. This guide is full of selling points and recruitment techniques that you can use to grow your chapter for years to come.
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Why Join Collegiate DECA?
Have you ever wondered what's involved with Collegiate DECA? Learn about the similarities and differences from the high school division and how to join an existing chapter on your future campus (or start your own chapter!)
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Watch Now: DECA's 2021-2022 Membership Video
The success you achieve in DECA is the initial boost that will launch you into the real world and give you a competitive advantage, starting day one.
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How to Maximize Your Chapter’s Recruitment
With the 2021-22 academic year fast approaching, recruiting new members for your local DECA chapter is almost certainly at or near the top of every leadership team’s agenda. Since last year was so hard on chapters, this year is the perfect opportunity for you to bounce back. Follow these tips to maximize your chapter's recruitment.
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15 Steps to Build Your Brand on LinkedIn
Not yet on LinkedIn? You should be! Follow these steps to create the perfect, attention-grabbing profile.
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Marketing, Communications, PR and Advertising: What's the Difference?
The terms marketing, communications, public relations and advertising are commonly confused. So, how are they similar and how are they different?